Scouting Report – Jakson Reetz

Jakson Reetz      Catcher                Potomac Nationals

DOB:  1/3/96     Height:  6-1     Weight:  195lbs     Bats:  Right     Throws:  Right

Future Grades:     Hit (30)     Power (30)     Arm (50)     Defense (50)     Speed (35)

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Defensively Reetz possesses quality arm strength, with a quick release and reasonable accuracy, giving him the profile as a future solid-average arm.  Reetz is a solid athlete and has the frame to catch 100+ games per year.  He has good agility and feet, helping him block errant pitches well.  He has decent hands and actively attempts to frame pitches., although he will on occasion stab at pitches.  He lacks elite defensive tools but his athleticism and sheer desire should make him a future average major league defender.

Reetz has a lengthy right-handed swing with mediocre bat speed.  He has a flat, linear swing, which generates line drives but hinders his ability to backspin the ball.  In addition, his mechanics put his right arm in a unique mid-swing position, further limiting his bat speed.  He has strong hands and powerful forearms, which help him generate pull side power in batting practice, but this fails to translate during game action.  At his best, he shows a mature approach at the plate and utilizes the middle of the diamond.  Unfortunately his swing flaws cause him to struggle against velocity, forcing me to project him as a future “30” hit and power hitter.

The almost 22-year-old prospect is intriguing due to his raw athleticism, quality throwing arm and the ability to stay behind the plate defensively.  Unfortunately, his swing and lack of bat speed limits his overall prospect profile.  Overall, the parts feel greater than the whole with Reetz.  Due to his draft pedigree and physical tools, Reetz will be given the opportunity to climb Washington’s organizational ladder, but I am skeptical of his ability to consistently hit upper minors pitching.  Reetz’s defensive skills give him a ceiling as a backup catcher, with his likely outcome being a Double-A or Triple-A contributing player.

5 thoughts on “Scouting Report – Jakson Reetz

  1. Great take on Reetz.
    Interesting how the coaching staff filled out
    Especially with Lilliquist dating back to ATL with Martinez.
    Welcome back , Joe Dillon.
    Gary Thurman not first base coach but stays as minor league OF / base running coach
    Good interview with Carter Kieboom

    • Thanks about Reetz and Kieboom, though Carter deserves the credit for the interview.

      I like the experience the staff seems to have, but I might have liked one “wild card” selection to finalize the group. But I like that there are 2 former bench coaches on his staff, should give some different viewpoints.

      RS

  2. Jumping the gun on 2018 with my hunch for surprise kid of the farm : Kameron Esthay
    You and Mrs Nats Gm like Malbecs?

  3. Jumping the gun on 2018 with my hunch for surprise kid of the farm : Kameron Esthay
    You and Mrs Nats Gm like Malbecs?
    Cole Freeman? 2b pairing with Carter @ Potomac or with Edwin Lora ? He has been mentioned as an OF/2b

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